Computational Modeling Software Systems Engineer

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Group/Division

Enabling the movement toward advanced chip design, KLA's Measurement, Analytics and Control group (MACH) is looking for the best and brightest research scientists, software engineers, application development engineers and senior product technology process engineers to join our team. The MACH team's mission is to collaborate with our customers to innovate technologies and solutions that detect and control highly complex process variations—at their source—rather than compensate for them at later stages of the manufacturing process. With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Our MACH team develops leading-edge solutions for patterning process analytics and control technologies, thereby providing customers with critical insight at the feature level, field level and cross-wafer analysis. Our teams also develop advanced modeling simulation, data analytics and process control modeling technologies. As a member of the MACH team, you’ll be joining the most sophisticated and successful process-control company in the semiconductor industry--working across functions to solve the most complex technical problems in the digital age.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Recent advances in semiconductor patterning processes have opened many new possibilities for controlling these processes to ensure high yields. One such exciting opportunity is to generate digital twins of the wafer 3D process itself and also the process control tools to then evaluate solutions and recipes that would provide best combined performance and ultimately wafer yield. The Computational Modeling Software Systems Engineering role involves the development, use and productization of such wafer process digital twins for enhancing wafer process control.

A successful candidate in this role will be working with a talented and diverse group of experts in the area of semiconductor process integration, inspection and metrology to understand and prioritize requirements for the digital twin. These requirements then need to be worked with software and model development team members in ultimately coming up with robust process emulation and physical simulation software solutions.

• The job scope is broad and includes developing and implementing highly efficient and robust algorithms, models and data processing routines, developing software requirements from marketing requirements, detailed software designs, initial prototype and later production code including both front end GUI and backend algorithm, unit tests and integrated test cases, maintaining released versions, etc.
• Experience and proven ability in providing computational 3D software solutions in an R&D and production environment is essential.

• The candidate must bring a high level of energy and willingness to work with other engineers in a fast-paced, agile and energetic team environment.
• Hands-on software engineering position with the potential for leading and managing the program.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or MS in engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science related to 3D simulation, scientific computing, or semiconductors
• Minimum 2 years professional software engineering experience, preferably developing a 3D simulation software product 
• Direct experience with the implementation of both 3D physical simulation and geometric algorithms, such as finite-element, finite-volume, ray-tracing, polygon manipulation or level sets.  
• Experience or strong interest in managing people and/or projects
• Strong background in modern C++ programming, HPC, graphic accelerators and/or web-based software engineering
• Strong fundamental math skills, including linear algebra, calculus, and geometry
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Excellent communication skills and ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts
• Experience developing quick prototypes for demos, and also working on larger-scale software projects  
• 10 to 20% on-average travel will be required

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years

Base Pay Range: $130,400.00 - $221,700.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

               

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